A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Madison and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Madison, IN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Madison. 1 list an address in Madison, and the rest are spread across Louisville (15), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. The closest is Dusty's Service Center, about 1.7 miles away. 16 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Madison is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 20.7, 20.9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
The leading options for Madison are Mr. Appliance of Louisville (35.5 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Bodewell Appliances (36.2 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (28.7 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (41.1 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Madison
Most dryer calls in Madison come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Madison Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison, IN
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Madison do these technicians cover?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.